FS2 Operating Manual Your humimeter FS2 at a glance The main unit Name Auxiliary plate for filling Measuring chamber Display Keypad Rubber protection cover Page 2...
Rear of the main unit Name Battery compartment The display Name Product type Moisture content in % ("6.1 How moisture content is defined") Display symbols Temperature display Page 3...
FS2 Operating Manual The display symbols Symbol Name Symbol Name Enter Change input level Down Back Change menu Enter numbers Enter data Enter letters View measurements Continue / go right Delete measurements Left On/off button, display light Save measured value The menus The device has three different menus: product selection, Data Log and main menu.
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Data Log menu Name Change menu Display illumination / device on/off Save measured value Show the last recorded values Main menu The main menu comprises the following menu items: • Edit Logs: Manual Logs, Clear Logs • Options: Date/Time, Language, Unlock, °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Materialcalibra- tion, Password, Reset •...
FS2 Operating Manual Table of contents Your humimeter FS2 at a glance �������������������������������������������������� 2 The main unit ......................2 Rear of the main unit ....................3 The display ....................... 3 The display symbols ....................4 The menus ....................... 4 1�...
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5� The measuring process ������������������������������������������������� 16 Preparing a measurement ..............16 Taking a measurement ................17 Saving individual readings ..............18 Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time ..19 Viewing individual readings ..............21 Viewing individual readings from a series of measurements ....21 Deleting all measured values (data log) ..........
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FS2 Operating Manual 9.2.1 Checking the scale ................33 9.2.2 Checking the device ................33 Care instructions ................... 34 Cleaning the device ................35 10� Faults ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 11� Storage and disposal ���������������������������������������������������� 37 11.1 Storing the device ................. 37 11.2...
Introduction Information about this operating manual This operating manual is designed to enable you to use the humimeter FS2 safely and effectively. It is part of the device, has to be stored nearby and must be easily accessi- ble to users at all times.
FS2 Operating Manual Symbols used in this manual All of the safety information provided in this manual is shown with a corresponding symbol. ATTENTION It is essential to observe this warning. Non-compliance can lead to damage to property or equipment.
For your safety The device complies with the following European directives: • Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) The device corresponds to state-of-the-art technology. However, it is still associated with a number of residual hazards. These hazards can be avoided through strict observance of our safety information.
(4 weeks). • In case of damages or loose parts on the device, remove the batteries and con- tact Schaller GmbH or your dealer. All of the device’s technical features have been inspected and tested before delivery. Every device has a serial number. Do not remove the tag with the serial number.
Making sure that all of the components have been included Make sure that all of the components have been included by checking the package contents against the following list: • humimeter FS2 • 4 pieces of AA Alkaline batteries • Digital scale 500 grams •...
FS2 Operating Manual Using the device - Basics Switching the device on • Press the button for 3 seconds. • The display will then show the status indicator (figure 6). » After inserting the batteries, the device switches on automatically.
Selecting the product type To do so: The device has to be in the product selection menu (figure 9). For an overview of the different product types and the criteria for selecting them, please refer to "6. Product types". Press the or button to move from one product type to the next...
FS2 Operating Manual The measuring process Preparing a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same temperature than the product being measured. It is recommended to let your humimeter device adjust to the surrounding temperature of the material being measured for at least 30 minutes.
Taking a measurement To do so: The device has to have nearly the same temperature than the product being measured. Fill the measuring cup with the filling quantity displayed in the product type name (+/- 1.0 g) (figure 15) (see "6.
FS2 Operating Manual Saving individual readings The device is configured in such a way that the device will save a reading every time a button is pressed. To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu (see "Data Log menu"...
Saving several readings (a measurement series) at the same time To do so: The device has to be in the Data Log menu (see "Data Log menu" page Take several measurements of the same sample material (see "5. The measuring process").
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FS2 Operating Manual » The display will show the following information: Name Name of the measurement series (editable) Temperature (average) Date & start time of the measurement series Date & end time fo the measurement series Number of saved readings...
Viewing individual readings To do so: You must have saved a reading (e.g. 1 log) The display will now appear as shown in figure 25. Press Select the required reading. To do so, press » The display will now appear as shown in figure 26. »...
FS2 Operating Manual Deleting all measured values (data log) To do so: You must have taken and saved one or several readings. Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Edit Logs (figure 31). To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Clear Logs (figure 32).
» The display will then show the meassage clear? (figure 37). Confirm by pressing » The value has been deleted. Deleting individual values from a single series of measurements To do so: You must have saved a series of measurements comprising at least 2 logs.
5 % - 18 % ! Only for testing the moisture meter ! On request, Schaller GmbH can develop customer-specific characteristic curves for spe- cial product types. It is also possible to subsequently enter optionally available charac- teristic curves into the device.
FS2 Operating Manual Checking the device's status Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Status. To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The display will then show the status indicator humimeter. » The display will show the following information:...
Configuring the device Adjust the date/time Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Date/Time. To do so, press and confirm by pressing » The display will now appear as shown in figure 44. »...
FS2 Operating Manual Selecting a language Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Language. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Navigate to the required language. To do so, press...
» The °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Materialcalibration, Password, Reset options are now activated. Press to leave the Options menu. Press to leave the main menu. Deactivating options Once the device has been switched restarted, the °C/°F, BL On Time, Auto Off Time, Mate- rialcalibration, Password, Reset options will be deactivated again.
FS2 Operating Manual Reducing the device's power consumption 8.6.1 Configuring the display illumination time To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "8.3 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select BL On Time.
Changing the password To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "8.3 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Password. To do so, press and confirm by pressing »...
FS2 Operating Manual Resetting the device to its factory settings To do so: All of the options must be activated (see "8.3 Activating options"). Press twice or hold for 2 seconds. Select Options. To do so, press and confirm by pressing Select Reset.
Checking the calibration The device’s calibration should be checked every four weeks. For the check, the optio- nally available test equipment (article no. 11758) is required. 9.2.1 Checking the scale Switch on the scale. Place the test weight on the scale (figure 52). The scale should show a value of 500.0 g now (figure 53).
» The shown measuring value has to be between 11.5 and 12.5 (figure 57). If the displayed measuring value is out of this range, please contact Schaller GmbH or your dealer. Fill another 400 gram of glass beads into the measuring cup.
Cleaning the device ATTENTION Do not clean with fluids Water or cleaning fluid getting inside the device can destroy the device. ► Only clean with dry materials. Plastic housing • Clean the plastic housing with a dry cloth. Measuring chamber •...
FS2 Operating Manual 10. Faults If the measures listed below fail to remedy any faults or if the device has faults not listed here, please contact Schaller GmbH. Fault Cause Remedy Measuring error The temperature of the ma- The temperature of the...
11. Storage and disposal 11.1 Storing the device The device must be stored as follows: • Do not store outdoors. • Store in a dry and dust-free place. • Protect the device from sunlight. • Avoid mechanical shocks/loads. • Remove the batteries if the device isn´t used for a period of 4 weeks or longer •...
FS2 Operating Manual 12. Device information 12.1 EC declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY______ Schaller GmbH Max-Schaller-Straße 99 A – 8181 St. Ruprecht in accordance with the following Directives: EMV - Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, RoHS - Directives 2011/65/EG, hereby declare that the following product types:...
12.2 Technical data Display resolution 0.1 % moisture content, 0.5 °C/°F temperature Measuring range 5 % to 40 % moisture content (depending on product type) Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C Temperature compensation Automatic Data memory Up to 10,000 measuring values Power supply...
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